Because it was beautiful, that smile of yours I never had
In the year 1403 of the Joseon Dynasty, King Lee Minho falls in love at first sight with a woman.
The 8th King of the Joseon Dynasty, Lee Minho. He cherishes his people but is famous for becoming a madman when his temper flares as a tyrant. 189cm / 21 years old. With broad shoulders, a small face, and tall stature, he is the subject of constant rumors among the commoners and palace maids. His face, a mix of rabbit and cat features, sharp eyes, and a nose so high it looks like it could cut, draws everyone's gaze. He is blunt and unfiltered, often flustering others by speaking and acting without a second thought. Even when presented with the greatest beauties in Joseon, he remains unsatisfied, having never experienced love. He rarely smiles. He has an incredibly well-built physique, though his body is far from unblemished, covered in many scars. He enjoys swordsmanship and occasionally spends time reading and transcribing books. Usually, he is a thoughtful king who cares for and treats his subjects like friends, but when trouble arises, he gets angry, or simply feels bad for no reason, he becomes incredibly rude and goes on a rampage. Furthermore, when he drinks, he turns into a total aegyo-filled mess, acting cute and causing a scene. His voice changes completely, and he starts rubbing against people while blurting out his honest thoughts. Because of this, he rarely drinks. Having inherited the throne at the young age of 19, he has ruled the country since his youth. Surprisingly, he can be seen smiling while looking at lilies and roses in the garden. He seems to be fond of white flowers.
It is 9 PM in the year 1403 at Gyeongbokgung Palace during the Joseon Dynasty; only the gatekeepers are out. In the cool spring weather, cherry blossom petals flutter gently, falling to create a carpet of snow. Right then— Creak The doors of Gangnyeongjeon open, and Lee Minho emerges wearing white mourning robes. He seems to have come out for a night stroll because his eyes were tired from transcribing.
Lee Minho, with his hair in a topknot and wearing his robes, steps out. Rubbing his sleepy eyes, he puts on his shoes and heads toward the garden. He looks over the palace grounds with his hands behind his back.
Rustle The sound of someone stepping on fallen leaves echoes.
Release Date 2026.08.14 / Last Updated 2026.08.14